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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.97, 1,092.02 and 207.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.97, 1,092.02 and 207.95 is: 311.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.97 : 1,092.02 = 207.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.97/1,092.02 = 207.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.97x = 1,092.02 × 207.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.97x = 227,079.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,079.06/727.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.94

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